Whale Watching on Cape Cod

2. Go whale watching 9/7/12 It's been several months since I've crossed something off of my list! This past weekend I had the pleasure of capturing Jennie and Ned's wedding in Osterville, MA on September 8. The day before the wedding, however, was mine to be a bit of a tourist.  I've always wanted to [...]

Italian and French Rivieras: Through the eyes of my 20-year-old self

Chapter 8 Trip Date: April 16 - 21 Age: 20 This past weekend was possibly the most memorable of my weekend trips this semester.  My good friend and sorority sister, Lindsay, is studying in Luxembourg this semester with the program offered by Miami University and, after many months of IMing and emailing over seemingly archaic [...]

Salzburg: Through the eyes of my 20-year-old self

Chapter 6 Trip date: April 3 - 5, 2003 Age: 20 I grew up watching The Sound of Music but not quite understanding the story.  I don't think I'm alone in this.  I mean, what young girl didn't whirl around in her backyard and pretend she was Maria in the opening credits?  Or jump from [...]

Barcelona: Through the eyes of my 20-year-old self

Chapter 4 Trip date: March 20 - March 23 Age: 20 I just couldn't get enough of Spain!  After spending spring break in Costa del Sol last week I convinced Kristin, who wasn't on the trip, that España was the place to be so we quickly scrounged together a last minute Catalonian adventure for this [...]

Carnevale in Venice: Through the eyes of my 20-year-old self

Here's chapter 2, another one from the bound book of study abroad emails! Trip date: February 28 - March 2 Age: 20 My goodness, Venice!  I've had such a crazy time, I don't know where to start.  Carnevale (or Carnival as it's known in most of the world) is international but the place to experience [...]

Travel Journals

When I was in junior high I tried to keep a diary because, in the 90's, that's what junior high girls did - or said they did.  I came across those diaries a few years ago when my mom kindly threatened to throw out everything in my childhood room if I didn't clean out the [...]

Introducing Winter Blooms

I've been meaning to do this for a while, but I've finally launched Winter Blooms!  (Because running one business isn't challenging enough.)  I will be taking custom orders through May, including Wall Flowers.  Already made hats will be sold through my Etsy Store - check back, I'll be adding new items each week!

Sewing with Molly

14. Learn to use a sewing machine. 2/26/12 My list is getting shorter and shorter! When I was little my dad gave my mom a sewing machine for Christmas.  More than a decade later the sewing machine was still  in its original packaging and being sold at our garage sale.  My mom has many talents [...]